Our October newsletter was all about connection.We look at how more than 2,500 acres conserved along I-90 helped set the stage for restoration at Gold Creek Valley. We also explore how that work supports wildlife movement across the Cascades and […]
Land acquisition at Forterra does not happen at random. The I-90 corridor is a perfect example. Between 2008 and 2017, Forterra acquired over 2,500 acres along the northern edge of the I-90 corridor from Snoqualmie Pass to Easton, a stretch
Connecting the Cascades: How Forterra’s I-90 Land Acquisitions Are Paying Off Read More »
One of the driving forces of Forterra’s mission is connecting people and nature. As our action-packed October proved, there are a number of ways to make these connections, from programs providing an insight into other cultures and their relationship with
Over 6,000 acres. That’s how much land Forterra has helped conserve throughout two of western Washington’s most vital, biologically productive estuaries, Grays Harbor and Willapa Bay. Add to that collection a 40-acre Elk River property within Grays Harbor, acquired this
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On September 26th, Forterra joined Jack Johnson’s All At Once campaign as a non-profit partner at his SURFILMUSIC Tour stop at The Gorge Amphitheatre. All At Once connects concertgoers with local organizations creating positive environmental and community impact, giving Forterra
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Our September edition includes recent news about conserving Snohomish farmland along the Stillaguamish River by protecting Foster Farm, explores the role of habitat corridors, and shares how Forterra’s work aligns with Washington State’s new climate action plan. Get the full
Written by Olivia Kwan, Policy Intern Forterra Farms and forests are disappearing as cities expand outward. But land is finite—and once it’s developed, it rarely returns to working farms and forests. While development is managed by the Growth Management Act,
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This year, Forterra welcomed dozens of Tacoma community members to the Northwest Native Plant Garden at Point Defiance Park, where they learned about our region’s iconic trees and native understory species. The event came together through a partnership between Forterra
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In April 2026, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced revisions to its State Wildlife Action Plan, which will guide conservation efforts over the next 10 years. The plan places more emphasis on ecoregions rather than targeted individual
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In this month’s newsletter, we celebrated a major restoration milestone with construction beginning at Gold Creek Valley, followed 11,180 native trees to their new homes, and shared new research on the carbon cost of regional growth and development. Want the
